Showing posts with label windshield. Show all posts
Showing posts with label windshield. Show all posts

Monday, 23 May 2016

windshield fluid to the power steering fluid reservoir

windshield fluid to the power steering fluid reservoir


I accidentally added a very small amount of windshield fluid to the power steering fluid reservoir (a tea spoon amount maybe since the reservoir was full) of a 2015 Nissan Murano. I've never started the engine and I took whatever I could take out from the reservoir. What I should do next? Many thanks.

If you got fluid out straight away it wont sink that quickly
if you didnt start and you drained reservoir straight away i would just top up with correct fluid you should be fine.If not then drain the reservoir  completely? Use a turkey basket pump to take out whatever was able to take out and it will not be too much (about 30-50 ml?). 

How much fluid I was suppose to drain out? After that just top up now with power steering fluid.


But if you wait for some time then complete drain out is required,because windshield fluid (water and alcohol) is heavier than power steering fluid (oil?) and it will go down to the system and mix and mess up the system and you may need a power steering fluid flush. 



Friday, 26 June 2015

Windshield Scratch Repair

Windshield Scratch Repair


From time to time, people get chips and small cracks in their car windshield, usually from a small rock being thrown up off the road or some other type of debris. When this happens it is important to fix the damage as soon as possible by either calling a windshield scratch repair company or repairing the scratch yourself.

A windshield scratch is not only cosmetic damage, it can also become a driving hazard. A small scratch can impair your vision while driving if the scratch happens to be in the right place. If your windshield scratch is not repaired, then it can become a much larger crack or expand in a spider web pattern. Not only do large scratches and cracks pose a driving hazard, they will also cause you to have to replace the entire windshield instead of making a simple repair.

If your windshield gets a small crack or scratch, you have a few windshield scratch repair options: using a scratch repair company or performing a simple fix yourself. There are advantages to using both.

Windshield scratch repair company

Mobility – Repairing a small windshield scratch or crack is usually an easy job that requires few, if any, tools. This makes it very easy for windshield scratch repair companies to come directly to your car to make the repair, either at your home or at your place of employment.
Insurance – Windshield scratches and cracks often fall under the comprehensive coverage portion of your car insurance. Most insurance companies will even waive your deductible if you get a small crack repaired before it requires a whole windshield replacement. Usually, the scratch repair company will simply bill your insurance company directly with no out-of-pocket expense to you.
Do-it-yourself repair

Cost – If you don’t have the necessary insurance coverage to get your windshield scratch repair made for free, then you can make the repairs yourself with a windshield and glass sealer. These sealers are available at most auto parts stores for less than $10. Simply spray or brush the sealer into the crack and wipe away the excess.
Convenience – If you do a lot of driving on unpaved roads or anywhere else where windshield cracks and scratches are likely to occur, then you can just keep a bottle of windshield repair sealer in your car to immediately repair any cracks.
By taking care of minor windshield cracks and scratches early, you can save yourself time and money.

It’s Easy to Repair a Scratched Windshield

How To Repair A Windshield


That chip in your windshield might be just an unsightly nuisance now, but it can become a major problem if it is not fixed quickly. Windshield scratch repair kits and companies can fix chips and small cracks that, if left untreated, can easily turn into very large cracks that will require an expensive replacement of the entire windshield.

The nice thing about repairing a scratched windshield is that there are plenty of mobile car windshield repair companies that will come to you in the event you sustain some minor damage to your windshield. If a truck kicks a small rock into your windshield on your way to work in the morning, you can call a car windshield repair company to come to your place of employment to repair your scratched windshield in the parking lot. It will only take a few minutes to have your windshield repaired.

An even nicer thing about windshield repair is that, depending on your insurance coverage, you can repair a scratched windshield at no cost to you. A cracked windshield will usually fall under the comprehensive portion of your car insurance. Insurance companies will often waive your deductible, the amount you must pay first before your insurance company pays the remainder, if your windshield can be repaired rather than replaced. That’s another incentive to get any small cracks repaired quickly instead of waiting until they become major issues. The windshield repair company will even handle all the paperwork involved in repairing your windshield and billing your insurance company.

For people who prefer to repair a scratched windshield on their own, most auto parts stores will stock windshield and glass sealers. These penetrate into the crack, even into small hidden cracks, and fill them with a durable seal that is resistant to weather. These tubes of sealant are very inexpensive and good for anyone who frequently drives around construction sites or unpaved roads.

Chips and cracks in your car windshield can be repaired quickly and easily at little or no cost to you. Whether you choose to repair a scratched windshield yourself or have a professional do it, getting the repairs done as soon as possible is important to prevent any further and more expensive damage.

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

How to Replace Windshield Wiper Blade Refills

Windshield Wiper Blade Refills Replacement




1
Locate the windshield wipers.
2
Remove the wiper blade assembly from the wiper arm.
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3
Using pliers, pinch the metal tabs on the rubber insert and slide the insert out of the wiper blade assembly.
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4
Slide the new rubber insert into the wiper assembly until the metal tabs are locked and prevent the insert from sliding.
5
Reinstall the wiper assembly to the wiper arm.
6
Test the wipers for proper operation.

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